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Salman Khan is the Founder, Executive Director, and Faculty of the Khan Academy, whose mission is to provide a free world-class education to anyone, anywhere. He has worked for both hedge funds and Fortune 500 companies and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was the president of his class. He also attended MIT, where he received three degrees: a Masters in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and a B.S. in Mathematics.More Topics Explained
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CNBC Explains dissects the complicated economics of our world — everything from stocks and corporate balance sheets, to international trade and government policy. We are pleased to feature the work of Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, as well as the reporting of CNBC anchors and editors. Each short video explains a complex topic using a unique digital interface and easy-to-understand style that simplifies even the most arcane topics.
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Stagflation: CNBC Explains
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Monday, 12 Sep 2011 | 2:37 PM ET
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While moderate inflation is actually a good thing for a healthy economy, inflation can also occur when the economy is stagnant. When this situation occurs, it is called stagflation. There are many reasons stagflation can occur, but the classical example is a supply shock, such as an oil shortage. But what are the mechanisms that cause stagflation? Salman Khan of the Khan Academy explains.
From this video, you’ll understand:
- The economic environment required for stagflation
- Factors that contribute to stagflation
- How demand, utilization, and price influence stagflation
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